Homeschooling does not have to be limited to sitting at a table poring over books-- that's BORING. As a homeschooling mother for fifteen years, I mixed things up a bit. Enjoy cooking while teaching math, philosophy, history, economics, geography, sociology, reading, and the Bible.

This will be the beginning of an adventure to the past for most of you. A lot of you will not remember what Moms' (and Grandmas') cooking was all about, because it was before microwaves and convection ovens, and all those new-fangled counter-top ovens that make your meat cook in ten minutes, and brown your cookies without your knowing it! This was how "they" did it, and we all survived.

The lucky people who have eaten Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine, or Amish cooking, know what everyone else is missing. The homemade breads, pies, and cookies are delicious. But, their meals are scrumptious from soup to dessert. You don't have to visit Lancaster, Pennsylvania to enjoy these treats. You can prepare them yourself at home for friends and family. Enjoy these 20 favorite recipes!

Those of you lucky enough to have enjoyed Amish food will enjoy making those famous recipes in your own kitchen. Those of you who haven't tried Amish food yet are in for a treat. Traditional Amish food brings back memories of a more simple life and happy memories. Fresh farm produce, home backed pastries, and the aroma of foods from days gone by will have your family enjoying meal time.